NFL: The Insiders on Justin Herbert

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From the episode

He dives in so deep into what he's doing. It becomes him... Every time I walk past the QB room, his head is down and he's in his notes.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Herbert is showing deep dedication and ownership of the new offense.

Herbert is deeply immersed in the new offense, showing high dedication and ownership. He is frequently seen studying notes in the QB room, and teammates describe his commitment as locked in.

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Justin HerbertNegativeRole

Herbert pressured by Chargers' bottom-eight interior O-line in Week 1.

Yahoo Fantasy Football

Justin HerbertPositiveNews

It takes time for an offense to settle into Mike McDaniel’s system. We saw those growing pains with Justin Herbert in Week 1 😖 [Retweeted](

Matt Harmon

Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert lacked rhythm in Week 1; Chargers offense as disjointed as prior year.

Bolts From The Blue

Justin HerbertNegativeProjection

Herbert struggled to find rhythm under McDaniel; only two plays over 15 yards.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Justin HerbertPositiveNews

The football community has two types of people that I cannot stand 1. Those who overact like morons to Week 1 2. Justin Hebert and Bo Nix

Chuck Bass

Justin HerbertNeutralValue

Justin Herbert ranks 12th in QB trade value at 94 points.

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